Six people missing after heavy rains in Japan

Rescue workers are searching for at least six people missing after heavy rains hit Japan's north-central Noto region, triggering landslides and flooding. One person died in the region, which is still recovering from January's deadly earthquake. The Japanese Meteorological Agency issued the highest warning level for heavy rainfall for several cities in Ishikawa Prefecture on … Read more

“Unbelievable”: Fortescue competitor put under heavy pressure in IP theft case

A judge was told that Fortescue employees who left the ship to start their own commodities start-up were too scared to confront the allegations against them and instead offered implausible explanations for their actions. Lawyers for the iron ore giant said on Tuesday that the case brought in May against Perth start-up Element Zero and … Read more

Optus Stadium staff are confident the pitch will stand the test of Wallabies and West Coast Eagles games despite heavy rain

Optus Stadium's pitch will be put to the test as it prepares for torrential rain and a double dose of international rugby and AFL action less than 18 hours apart. But stadium staff are confident that the pitch will withstand the double game on Saturday and Sunday despite the forecast rain.

Perth weather: Heavy storms and heavy rain expected, Google believes Eagles vs Carlton game at Optus will be postponed

Tonight and well into the weekend, Perth will be hit by severe storms and heavy rain, with Google deeming the downpours so bad that it has “postponed” Sunday's game between West Coast and Carlton at Optus Stadium.